Mother-child workshops
Mothers and children work together at the shared production table; family interaction is strengthened.
Mevlanakapı Children’s Library and Workshop Center (MEÇKAM)
Mevlanakapı · Fatih
It is a comprehensive development project carried out by TÜRGEV with the support of the Istanbul Development Agency, aimed at supporting children's educational, social, and psychological development with a holistic approach.
- Children's library
- Workshop
- Psychosocial support
- Parent guidance
Çocukların eğitsel, sosyal ve psikolojik gelişimini bütüncül destekleyen bir kütüphane ve atölye merkezi.
Within the scope of the project, services offered free of charge to children aged 2-14 are evaluated using scientific measurement tools to assess their interests, skills, and developmental needs, and based on the data obtained, they are directed to the most suitable educational, workshop, and support programs for their individual development.
The aim is to support children's academic achievements, develop their self-confidence, and help them acquire healthy social skills through educational, artistic, social, and psychological support activities carried out in the center.
At the same time, it aims to increase participation in social life, strengthen parenting skills, and support family interaction through free workshops and supportive programs offered to the mothers of the children involved in the project.
- 2–14 yearsFree programs structured according to children's developmental needs
- Free serviceEducation, workshops, and support programs are offered to families at no cost.
- ISTKA supportedIt is carried out within TÜRGEV with the support of the Istanbul Development Agency.
Central identity
Four key aspects defining MEÇKAM from the evaluation to the workshop.
Developmental assessment
Children's interests, abilities, and developmental needs are assessed using scientific measurement tools; the results are used for individual guidance.
Education and workshops
Academic success, self-confidence, and healthy social skills are supported through educational, artistic, and social workshops.
Programs for mothers
Parenting skills are strengthened through free workshops and supportive programs for mothers; participation in social life is increased.
Psychosocial support
Play therapies, parent guidance, and seminars strengthen the psychological well-being of children and families.
Workshops and events
Hands-on mother–child, reading and STEM activities
Reading and creative production
The love of books, handicrafts, and creative expression come together with hexagonal reading points and library shelves.
STEM and applied workshops
Curiosity and problem-solving skills develop through hands-on STEM activities with cardboard, thread, and design materials.
Centre gallery
Scenes from the library, workshops and children's activities
Calendar and children's newspaper
Monthly workshop and event calendars and the MEÇKAM Children's Newspaper
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